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Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 3L

R 2,750.00

A special release 3L bottle of this phenomenal 2018 vintage.  The impressive Alto Cabernet Sauvignon blends Old World elegance with the full-bodied, fruit-driven character typical of wines from the Golden Triangle – the heart of Stellenbosch’s reputation for producing South Africa’s defining Cabernet Sauvignons.

This wine is made from grapes of north facing vines, between 12 and 17 years old, that grow in decomposed granite and clay subsoils situated at altitudes of 135 m to 500 m above sea level. The vines on the higher slopes are fanned by the cooling maritime breezes from nearby False Bay. A seven wire Perold trellising system is used, which yielded an average of 7 7 tons per hectare.

The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of March at 24 º to 26 º Balling. After destalking and crushing, the mash was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 25 º to 27 ºC, using selected yeast cultures. The juice was separated from the skins after 14 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into first second and third fill French oak barrels and matured for 18 months.

Colour: Bright red with a rich, deep hue

Bouquet: Black current, cherry and plums with hints of graphite. A good combination of dark and red fruit flavours

Taste: Complexity and great structure. The tannins are dense, yet relaxed with a good, dry grip and a long, lingering finish

Excellent enjoyed on its own or served with red meat dishes like

ostrich, beef fillet or lamb It is also a great accompaniment to game fish like

yellowtail or tuna

2023

  • Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters – Silver
  • Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2022 – 93 points
  • Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Competition – Gold
  • Platters 2023 – 4.5 star
  • James Suckling – 92 points

2022

  • Decanter – 91 points

2021

  • Veritas gold, 91 points
  • Platters 4 stars
  • Wine mag rating – 92 points
  • Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters – Gold
  • Novare terroir district award for Stellenbosch
  • Michelangelo International wine and spirits award Gold
  • 93 points Tim Atkins South Africa report

2020

  • Michelangelo Tsogo Sun Hotels Trophy Awards
  • Veritas Double Gold
  • Platters 4 star
  • Winemag rating – 91 points

2019

  • Veritas Gold
  • Winemag rating – 91 points

Excellent enjoyed on its own or served with red meat dishes like ostrich, beef fillet or lamb It is also a great accompaniment to game fish like yellowtail or tuna.

Alcohol: 14,7 % by vol

Residual sugar: 3.2 g/l

Total acidity: 6.2 g/l

pH: 3,67

Extract: 35g/l

Dresses Size Chart

Dress Size Chart (Inch)
DRESSES
SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE US / CAN BUST WAIST HIPS
XS 0 31"-32" 24"-25" 34"-35"
S 2-4 33"-34" 26"-27" 36"-37"
M 6-8 35"-36" 28"-29" 38"-39"
L 10-12 37"-39" 30"-32" 40"-42"
XL 14 40"-42" 33"-35" 43"-45"
Dress Size Chart (cm)
DRESSES
SIZE IN CM
SIZE US / CAN BUST WAIST HIPS
XS 0 78.7-81.2 60.9-63.5 86.3-88.9
S 2-4 83.8-86.3 66-68.5 91.4-93.9
M 6-8 88.9-91.4 71.1-73.6 96.5-99
L 10-12 93.9-99 76.2-81.2 101.6-106.6
XL 14 101.6-106.6 81.2-88.9 109.2-114.3

Swimwear Size Chart

Dress Size Chart (Inch)
SWIMWEAR
SIZE IN INCHES
SIZE US / CAN BUST WAIST HIPS
XS 0 31"-32" 24"-25" 33"-34"
S 2 33"-34" 26"-27" 35"-37"
M 4 35"-36" 28"-29" 37"-38"
L 6 37"-39" 30"-32" 39"-41"
XL 8 40"-42" 33"-35" 42"-44"

Shoes Size Chart

US EURO UK AUS JAPAN CHINA
5 35-36 3 3.5 21.5 35
5.5 36 3.5 4 22 35.5
6 36-37 4 4.5 22.5 36
6.5 37 4.5 5 23 36.5
7 37-38 5 5.5 23.5 37
7.5 38 5.5 6 24 37.5
8 38-39 6 6.5 24.5 38
8.5 39 6.5 7 25 38.5
9 39-40 7 7.5 25.5 39
9.5 40 7.5 8 26 39.5
10 40-41 8 8.5 26.5 40
11 41-42 9 9.5 27.5 41

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A special release 3L bottle of this phenomenal 2018 vintage.  The impressive Alto Cabernet Sauvignon blends Old World elegance with the full-bodied, fruit-driven character typical of wines from the Golden Triangle – the heart of Stellenbosch’s reputation for producing South Africa’s defining Cabernet Sauvignons.